Containing Or Obtained From Zingiberaceae (e.g., Afromonun, Cardemon, Ginger, Turmeric, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/756)
  • Publication number: 20120189723
    Abstract: A herbal composition comprising supercritical fluid extracts/oils of Jyotishmati, Bacopa monnieri, Ginger Oil, Flax Seed oil, Rosemary Ext and Vitamin E is effective in the treatment of symptoms associated with Attention Deficit disorder (ADD) and Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NISARGA BIOTECH PVT.LTD.
    Inventors: Girish Sudhakar SOMAN, Shrikrishna Govind Phadke
  • Patent number: 8227013
    Abstract: Disclosed are dietary nutritional supplements providing health benefits. Supplements provide various formulations of fermented soybean in combinations with sweetener(s), curcumin, and various other herbs and spices. Compositions are preferably in liquid or solid forms. In preferred embodiments of the invention, supplements have HAELAN 951® or dehydrated fermented soy made from HAELAN 951®, Curcumin C3 Complex®, sucralose, stevia, soy lecithin, barley malt, natural chocolate flavor, cocoa, BIOPERINE®, Piper longum, ginger, cardamom long, and cinnamon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Vijaya Nair
  • Patent number: 8221805
    Abstract: An antioxidant-promoting composition that increases antioxidant defense potential in a subject is disclosed comprising Bacopa monniera extract; milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, Gotu kola powder, Ginko biloba leaf extract; Aloe vera powder; turmeric extract; and N-acetyl cysteine. The antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention safely induces cellular antioxidant potential to achieve an overall net decrease in oxidative stress without the undesirable side-effects associated with the individual components of the antioxidant-promoting composition. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the undesirable side-effects of free radicals in a subject by administering to a subject in need of such antioxidants an effective amount of antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Lifeline Nutraceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Myhill, William J. Driscoll
  • Patent number: 8222295
    Abstract: There are provided various compounds and compositions comprising polyunsaturated fatty acid monoglycerides and derivatives thereof. These compounds and compositions can be useful as cancer chemopreventive agents. They can also be useful for enhancing solubility of various active agents and enhancing their bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Centre de Recherche sur les Biotechnologies Marines
    Inventor: Samuel Fortin
  • Publication number: 20120177758
    Abstract: This invention is intended to further improve the effects of alleviating hangover symptoms with the use of a composition comprising a turmeric extract. In particular, this invention is intended to provide a composition that alleviates specific hangover symptoms, such as heartburn and dull headache. The present inventors found that a composition comprising a turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract and a zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria) extract is capable of effectively suppressing heartburn and dull headache among hangover symptoms. The effects attained with the use of the composition of the present invention are remarkable for a person with low aldehyde dehydrogenase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Toshiya Minami, Masayoshi Kushi
  • Publication number: 20120171156
    Abstract: Conventional commercial hair dyes form potent allergens and may also have irritant properties. If they were not already well established in the market and the side effects tolerated by consumers they would likely be deemed unsafe for use. The invention relates to compounds, compositions, formulations and methods for reducing, avoiding or eliminating allergic contact dermatitis reactions to conventional commercial hair dyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: David Basketter, John McFadden, Ian White
  • Publication number: 20120164249
    Abstract: A Chinese herbal medicine composition used for antiinflammation, detumescence and acesodyne, comprising first type of medicinal materials and second type of medicinal materials. The first type of medicinal materials include Rhizoma Bletillae, Cortex Cinnamomi, Radix Angelicae Formosanae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Paeonia Lactiflora, Rhizoma Notopterygii, Radix Linderae, Glycyrrhizae, Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, and Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei. The second type of medicinal materials is one, two or three selected from the group cosisting of Zingiber Officinale, Olibanum and Myrrha. The preparation method for the Chinese herbal medicine composition comprises the following steps: adding the first type of medicinal materials and the second type of medicinal materials into a container with organic solvent, heating, filtering, and then condensing the filtrate into an extratum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: UNI-PRESIDENT BIOTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tian Shung Wu, Tai-Ting Chou
  • Publication number: 20120148651
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a coagulant comprising calcium nitrate and an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The coagulant may be used in the molding process to releasably bond the substrate material to the mold and to bond to the antimicrobial to the substrate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Samuel T. Amdur, Min Yao
  • Patent number: 8197869
    Abstract: A composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin including purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric. A method to prepare a composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin having purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Arjuna Natural Extracts, Ltd.
    Inventor: Benny Antony
  • Patent number: 8197867
    Abstract: Of three layers, the first layer in a rapid release composition of a plurality of thermogenic constituents is about 40 percent by weight of the system plus or minus 10 percent. The second layer in a delayed release composition of energy and thyroid stimulating constituents is about 40 percent by weight of the system plus or minus 10 percent. The third layer in a sustained release composition of fat binding and appetite suppressing constituents is 20 percent by weight of the system plus or minus 10 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Blackford
  • Publication number: 20120141611
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a composition containing ergothioneine and/or synthesized l-ergothioneine and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of vitamin B-12, glucosamine sulfate, calcium ascorbate, turmeric extract, black pepper extract, hyaluronic acid, collagen, glycosaminoglycans, cat's claw extract, acai berry; and white willow bark extract is provided to a mammal to improve a variety of health related factors, including but not limited to brain health, joint health, eye health, mitondchorial optimization/improvement and reduction of inflammation and pain in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Bernard Martin Landes, Michael A. Finamore
  • Publication number: 20120141387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, notably cosmetic, nutraceutical, dermatological, pharmaceutical or dietary, including at least one unsaponif iable extract, a drug including one such composition, the use of one such composition, a treatment method consisting in administering one such composition and a method comprising the administration of one such composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, David Daguet
  • Patent number: 8182845
    Abstract: The objectives are to find a substance or a composition capable of promoting the production of ghrelin with physiological activities such as growth hormone secretion effect, and to provide a pharmaceutical comprising it as the active ingredient. The pharmaceutical is a ghrelin production promoter comprising Rikkunshi-to as the active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: National University Corporation Hokkaido University, Tsumura & Co.
    Inventors: Masahiro Asaka, Hiroshi Takeda, Ryuuji Takasaki, Tomohisa Hattori
  • Publication number: 20120121721
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for treating maladies in humans or animals that includes from about 0.01% to about 40% by weight of a member of the curcuma genus, from about 0.01% to about 40% by weight of a member of the coffea genus and the balance being a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Michael James
  • Publication number: 20120121740
    Abstract: Compositions for treating erectile dysfunction (“ED”), including age related erectile dysfunction (ARED), comprise in a preferred embodiment ginger and an amino acid. Preferably the amino acid is L-arginine and/or L-citrulline. Additionally, the compositions may comprise guarana (Paullinia cupana), Muira puama cortex magnoliae officinalis (CMO) and/or fructus aurantil immaturus (FAI). The compositions of the present inventions are administered in a pharmaceutically effective amount to treat erectile dysfunction. Essential ingredients in formulations of the present inventions for treatment of ED and ARED are ginger (or ginger derivative) and L-citrulline or L-arginine. A daily dosage of at least about 250 mg ginger and at least about 400 mg L-citrulline or L-arginine for a sufficient period of time will result in improved IIEF scores in a substantial number of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: K.L.R.M., LLC
    Inventor: Jacob RAJFER
  • Publication number: 20120121737
    Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of trans-tert-butyl cyclohexanol as skin irritation-reducing agent as well as compositions (formulations) having a skin irritation-reducing action comprising trans-tert-butyl cyclohexanol as skin irritation-reducing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Symrise AG
    Inventors: Gabriele Vielhaber, Heiko Oertling, Claudia Gömann, Antje Köhler, Michael Krohn, Holger Zinke
  • Publication number: 20120107300
    Abstract: Cannabinoid compositions and methods of administering said cannabinoid compositions are disclosed. The cannabinoid compositions disclosed herein include compounds which have been strategically selected to eliminate, or least mitigate, one of the negative side effects associated with consuming cannabinoids. A daytime formula includes compounds aimed at nullifying the negative side effects that cannabinoid consumption has on a patient's daily operations and activities. A nighttime formula includes compounds aimed at nullifying the negative side effects that cannabinoid consumption has a patient's sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey Nathan Schirripa
  • Publication number: 20120107429
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a turmeric extract for preventing and treating influenza virus infection and for inhibiting neuraminidase activity. A turmeric extract, its fraction, and a curcuminoid-based compound separated therefrom may inhibit neuraminidase activity and have antiviral and cell degeneration inhibitory effects on influenza virus, and may be useful in preventing and treating influenza virus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Woo-Song Lee, Mun-Chual Rho, Su-Jin Park, Young-Bae Ryu, Jong-Sun Chang, Mal-Sun Shin, Hyung-Jae Jeong, Hyung-Jun Kwon
  • Patent number: 8163312
    Abstract: An herbal formulation for prevention and treatment of Diabetes and associated complications comprising extracts from selected Indian medicinal herbs. The invention has associate formulations for different diabetes related complications, which are individually useful in clinical requirements such as improving renal health and preventing renal diseases, preventing diabetic retinopathy and prevention and treatment for oxidative damage to heart and blood vessels. The invention is versatile and can be processed into extracts/concentrates and further pharmacologically modified to tablets or capsules or granules or syrups or herbal health drink or inhalable herbal medicinal preparations or ocular preparations or transdermal absorbable preparations such as ointments/gels or injectable medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Innoveda Biological Solutions (P) Ltd.
    Inventor: G. Geetha Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20120093951
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for preventing and treating swine influenza, preparation method and use thereof. The said traditional Chinese medicine composition is made from Herba Houttuyniae 21.4 wt. %, Caulis Lonicerae Japonicae 17.9 wt. %, Radix Isatidis 14.3 wt. %, Rhizoma Dryopteris Crassirhizomatis 10.7%, Radix et Rhizoma Sophorae Tonkinensis 7.1 wt. %, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae 7.1 wt. %, Rhizoma Paridis 7.1 wt. %, Herba Artemisiae Annuae 7.1 wt. %, and Rhizoma Iridis Tectori 7.1 wt. %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Desheng Tao, Yongging Zeng, Hui Cao, Yi Guan
  • Publication number: 20120093950
    Abstract: Compositions for treating erectile dysfunction (“ED”), including age related erectile dysfunction (ARED), comprise in a preferred embodiment ginger and an amino acid. Preferably the amino acid is L-arginine and/or L-citrulline. Additionally, the compositions may comprise cortex magnoliae officinalis (CMO) and/or fructus aurantil immaturus (FAI). The compositions of the present inventions are administered in a pharmaceutically effective amount to treat erectile dysfunction. For patients that have noticeable symptoms of ED or for older males, whether or not symptomatic, preferred compositions comprises ginger, L-arginine and/or L-citrulline, CMO, FAI, Paullinia cupana, and Muira puama.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: KLRM, LLC
    Inventor: Jacob Rajfer
  • Patent number: 8158171
    Abstract: A method of lowering blood cholesterol in a non-diabetic human patient by at least 30% is described. The method involves orally administering for 30 consecutive days a fenugreek seed extract composition. Various methods of preparation and various formulations are described. Agents such as pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, lubricants, binders, glidants, fillers, flavoring agents, vitamins, minerals, active agents other than fenugreek, herbal extracts other than fenugreek, carriers and mixtures thereof may be additionally incorporated into the fenugreek seed extract composition. Physiologically effective dosage forms (liquid and solid) containing fenugreek seed extract compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: S. George Aburdeineh, Hikmat George Aburdeineh
  • Patent number: 8153169
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a herbal medicine for treatment of infertility in women. The medicine includes a tea-spoon of corncockle powder and a tea-spoon of turmeric powder dissolved in a sheep oil. The embodiments herein also provide a method of preparing a medicine for treatment of infertility. According to the method, a corncockle powder and a turmeric powder are prepared and mixed with an animal oil to form a liquid mixture. The mixture is kept for 24 hrs at room temperature. Moreover, the embodiments herein also provide a method of treating infertility in a patient by injecting a dose of 2 cc to 10 cc of the prepared medicine in the vagina of the patient for 3 consecutive days immediately after a completion of a menstrual cycle using a disposable or reusable syringe without a needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Fariba Sepahvand
  • Patent number: 8153172
    Abstract: A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric. A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil is present in an amount sufficient to cause an enhancement of bioavailability of curcumin when the composition is administered to a human as compared to bioavailability of curcumin obtained upon administration of a composition prepared without adding essential oil to the curcuminoid. A method to prepare a composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Arjuna Natural Extracts, Ltd.
    Inventor: Benny Antony
  • Patent number: 8147882
    Abstract: Disclosed are natural compositions including at least five core ingredients that provide pain relief without the side effects of synthetic pain relievers. Further provided are methods of making the disclosed herbal formulations or compositions, and methods of treating mammals that include administering the herbal compositions to a mammal in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventors: Leonard Lomax, Kory Pohlman
  • Patent number: 8142824
    Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb licorice and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of ginger, kudzu, sophora, and thyme. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Haiyan Ge, Earl P. Seitz, Thomas Doering
  • Publication number: 20120070519
    Abstract: A method of obtaining one or more fractions from one or more plants is disclosed. The method includes subjecting one or more parts of the one or more plants to hydro-alcoholic extraction in presence of a water-insoluble solvent to obtain one or more extracts. The method further includes subjecting the one or more extracts to one or more of de-pigmentation, de-fatting and detoxification process to obtain the one or more fractions. The one or more fractions thus obtained contain a desired pharmacologically active ingredient in concentration greater than concentrations of other pharmacologically active ingredients present in the at least one fraction. Further, the one or more fractions are less toxic as compared with corresponding one or more fractions obtained by conventional methods. In addition, the one or more fractions are therapeutically more effective in various diseases as compared to one or more fractions obtained by conventional methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: BIO-VED Pharmaceuticals, Pvt. Ltd.
    Inventors: Deepa Chitre, Debendranath Dey
  • Patent number: 8137712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the relief of hangover symptoms and methods of treating hangover symptoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Evan Hays
  • Publication number: 20120064173
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating skin aging, said compositions comprising at least one tropoelastin promoter and at least one tropoelastin crosslinker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Menas G. Kizoulis, Michael Southall, Samantha D. Tucker-Samaras
  • Publication number: 20120064021
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one extract from the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum as an active agent and at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient. The invention relates to the use in a cosmetic composition of an extract from the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum as an active agent for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin ageing or for slowing or attenuating the effects thereof, or else also for promoting cell or tissue longevity. The invention in particular relates to an orchid extract inhibiting the expression and/or the activity of the mitochondrial protein Smac/DIABLO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHE
    Inventors: Virginie LEPLANQUAIS, Patrice ANDRE, Virginie PECHER
  • Publication number: 20120058208
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin. In one embodiment, a composition comprising plant extracts of curcumin, vanilla and ginger, wherein the extracts of ginger and vanilla are rich in gingerol and vanillin respectively, is provided. In other embodiments, curcumin, and one or more items selected from the group of vanilla, ginger and capsaicin is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: SYNTHITE INDUSTRIES LTD.
    Inventor: Chennakattu Varkey Jacob
  • Publication number: 20120052140
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antiviral product based on Aframomum Melegueta, which is virolytic, virostatic and water-soluble, for the treatment and prevention of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and variants thereof. It is produced as follows: The Aframomum Melegueta leaf after collection is dried naturally and reduced to a fine powder. The dried powder is macerated in water sterilized with 100% methanol. The solution is then passed through a filter with a diameter of 0.45 micron and produces a sterilized antiviral, virolytic, virostatic and water-soluble product. The different experiments show that the product: has an antiviral activity, has toxic and destructive effects on cells infected by the AIDS virus, inactivates the virus and appears to be virostatic, is water-soluble, is not complex and has molecules less than 10,000 Da in size and shows resistance to the protease treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Erick Vidjin' Agnih Gbodossou
  • Patent number: 8124139
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound preparation for quickly reducing oxidative stress, which contains small molecules and mineral trace elements that can remove or help removing free radicals, can regulate the function of endocrine and circulatory digestive system, as well as other components that can rebuild inner harmony. The compound preparation is in solid dosage form, preferably effervescent tablet or effervescent granules. The preparative method of the compound preparation is also disclosed. Animal experiment and clinical trial show that the invention has strong effect in reducing oxidative stress and disease prevention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Sino-US Pficker Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hongping Yie, Meg M. Sun, Zuolin Zhu, Wei Sun, Zhongquan Zhao, Jinyuan Wang, Feng Zheng
  • Publication number: 20120039928
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of a processed herbal medicinal plant and a composition for skin external application which contains the extract. More specifically, the composition for skin external application contains an extract of processed herbal medicinal plant, prepared through a method comprising the steps of: (a) processing an herbal medicinal plant by a process of boiling, steaming, roasting, baking or heating the medicinal plant or a combination of two or more of these processes; (b) obtaining an extract of the processed medicinal plant. The composition shows an improved antioxidant effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Jun Seong Park, Hye Yoon Park, Dong Hyun Kim, Eun Jeong Moon, Ji Hye Chung, Jae Kyoung Lee, Duck Hee Kim, Han Kon Kim
  • Patent number: 8114446
    Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to methods for modulating an eicosanoid metabolic process in cells of an animal in need thereof, which comprises administering to the animal an amount of the inventive compositions effective for regulating the activity of an eicosanoid oxygenase. In particular, the inventive subject matter relates to methods for modulating arachadonic acid metabolism by administering an amount of the inventive compositions effective for regulating the activity of lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignees: New Chapter Inc., Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas Newmark, Paul Schulick, Robert Newman, Bharat Aggarwal
  • Publication number: 20120034325
    Abstract: The invention provides a formulation for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections by administering an effective amount of the formulation comprising an extract of at least one plant selected from Allium sativum, Acorus calamus, Alstonia scholaris, Carissa spinarum, Cissampelos pareria, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Moringa olifera, Paederia foetida, Shorea robusta, Piper nigrum, Pueraria tuberosa, Ocimum sanctum, Terminalia bellirica, Tinospora cordifolia and Zingiber officinale, and a combination thereof. The invention also provides a process for preparing and method of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Shatrughna Prasad Vaidya, Ram Chander Vaidya
  • Publication number: 20120034323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising plants and extracts of plants with chlorogenic acids and antioxidants and/or caffeine; methods for preparing the same; and methods to promote weight loss through the administration of compositions containing these plants and plant extracts in specific proportions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: NORTHERN INNOVATIONS AND FORMULATIONS CORP.
    Inventors: John Doherty, Phil Apong, James Akrong, Shawn Shirazi
  • Publication number: 20120034324
    Abstract: According to this invention there is provided a herbal formulation for the prevention and management of neurodegenerative disorders comprising, hydro-methanolic extract of at least one plant selected from Curcuma longa, Bacopa monnieri and Valeriana jatamansi, at 70-80° C., maintaining the pH of the solution between 7-10, Separating the active compounds chromatographically and Subjecting the active compounds to the step of molecular characterization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: SRM UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Govind Prasad Dubey, Aruna Agrawal, Nirupama Dubey, Shipra Dubey, Rajesh Dubey, Samathanam Mercy Deborah
  • Patent number: 8110229
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a herbal composition comprising supercritical fluid extracts/oils of Jyotishmati, Bacopa monnieri, Ginger Oil, Flax Seed oil, Rosemary Ext and Vitamin E in an effective amounts useful in the treatment of symptoms associated with Attention Deficit disorder (ADD) and Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Nisarga Biotech Pvt Ltd.
    Inventors: Girish Sudhakar Soman, Shrikrishna Govind Phadke
  • Publication number: 20120021077
    Abstract: The present invention deals with a synergistic herbal composition useful for treatment of rheumatic and musculo-skeletal disorders (RMSDs) comprising a base formulation (50-60%) and plant parts and/or extracts of the plant (40-50%) selected from the group consisting of Withania somnifera, Tribulus terrestris, Phyllanthus emblica and Boswellia serrata optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The herbal formulation is capable of causing simultaneous long term decrease in glycosaminoglycan (GAG) release and aggrecan by cartilage explants resulting in reduction of pain, inflammation, stiffness and low degeneration of bones, joints, muscles and other connective tissues. The present invention further deals with a process for the preparation of the said herbal formulation and a method of treating RMSDs using the formulation up to a high safety level and stable for a long durations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Bhushan Patwardhan, Arvind Chopra, Gumdal Narsimulu, Rohini Handa, Lata S. Bichile, Ghulam Nabi Qazi, Arvind Manohar Mujumdar, Venil N. Sumantran, Palpu Pushpangadam, Shanta Mehrotra, Ajay Kumar Singh Rawat, Sayyada Khatoon, Subha Rastogi, Govindarajan Raghavan, Ashwinikumar Raut
  • Publication number: 20120015061
    Abstract: Plant extracts compositions comprising extracts of Curcuma longa, Phyllanthus emblica and Gymnosporea montana and at least a carrier. The extracts used to prepare the composition are prepared from specific parts of the respective plants like extract of Curcuma longa; Phyllanthus emblica and Gymnosporea montana are prepared from tubers, fruits and leafs of respective plants. The compositions can be used to treat liver dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Mukesh Harilal Shukla
  • Publication number: 20120015021
    Abstract: Compositions for appetite suppression and methods of making and using thereof are disclosed herein. The compositions are typically in the form of a tablet, such as a single or multi-layer sticker tablet. The compositions adhere to a buccal surface or mucosal surface in the oral cavity for at least 15 minutes, preferably for at least 30 minutes. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions contain herbal agents that are anti-appetite agents. The composition is generally effective for suppressing appetite for a time period ranging from at least 30 minutes up to eight hours following administration to the buccal or oral mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Boaz Mizrahi, Benny Brama, Abraham J. Domb
  • Publication number: 20120015060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions consisting of a combination of a lipophilic extract of Zingiber officinale and an extract of Cynara scolymus, which are useful for the prevention and treatment of oesophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, to reduce postprandial drowsiness, and having prokinetic and anti-dyspeptic activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDENA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Ezio Bombardelli
  • Patent number: 8092845
    Abstract: The invention relates to the pharmaceutical industry, in particular to producing herbal remedy for integrally treating various inflammatory diseases. The inventive remedy comprises a dry Boswellia extract dissolved in the oil extract of Siberian stone pine seeds and Curcuma. The remedy can be used in the form of soft gelatine capsules for peroral administration, wherein lecithin, hydroxy-toluene butyl, alpha-tocopherol acetate, ascorbyl palmitate are added to the ready-for-use oil extract. The inventive method for producing said remedy consists in producing the oil extracts of Siberian stone pine seeds and Curcuma and in subsequently adding the dry Boswellia extract thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Otkrytoe Aktsionernoe Obschestvo Zavod Ekologicheskoy Tekhniki I Ekopitaniya “Diod”
    Inventors: Vladimir Petrovich Tikhonov, Valery Gennadievich Makarov, Lyudmila Konstantinovna Gavrovskaya
  • Publication number: 20120003296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of insulin eye drops for treating dry eye syndrome due to any and all etiological factors (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca), including Sjogren's syndrome, Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and other glandular malfunction in the eye lids, lacrimal glands, cornea, conjunctiva, and exposed scleral surface of the eye. It is treated with Insulin and/or IGF-I with or without known anti-dry eye syndrome therapeutic, pharmaceutical, biochemical and biological agents or compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Totada R. Shantha, Erica Maya Shantha, Jessica Gowramma Shantha
  • Publication number: 20110318437
    Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts, namely a mixture of the herb ginger and the herb sophora, which which mixture exerts synergistic antioxidant effect. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Haiyan Ge, Earl P. Seitz, JR., Thomas Doering
  • Publication number: 20110305779
    Abstract: Disclosed are dietary supplements comprising a combination of a spice, a partially purified phytochemical, and a fully purified phytochemical that synergistically downregulates inflammation and promotes wellness, good health, and fitness in a mammal. Methods of identifying and making such supplements are likewise provided. The method of identifying comprises contacting mammalian cells, in vitro or in vivo, with the combination, assaying to detect a change in the level of a biomarker that is correlated with downregulation of an inflammatory response of the cells, and identifying a phytochemical composition comprising a combination of spices that synergistically changes the level of the biomarker. Exemplary supplements include a combination of spices selected from (a) turmeric and ginger, (b) turmeric and capsicum, and (c) paprika and nutmeg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Fred M. COWAN
  • Publication number: 20110300227
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and strategies for the treatment of malignant neoplasms are presented herein. The treatment modalities are directed towards exploiting characteristics of cancer cells as well as correcting defective biochemical pathways and systems in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: NORTH TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
    Inventor: Ivan E. Danhof
  • Publication number: 20110293535
    Abstract: Composition intended for buccal absorption of nicotine into the system circulation and distribution to the central nervous system for the purpose of smoking cessation or nicotine substitution in conditions adverse for smoking according to the invention contains nicotine solution in form of a base and/or its salt with organic acid in concentration 0.01 to 8.00% by weight and substances with mucolytic effect. Single application dosage contains 0.05 to 3.00 mg of nicotine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Heglund, A.S.
    Inventors: Dobromil Kosik, Milan Dittrich
  • Publication number: 20110293755
    Abstract: A stabilized formulation for skin care, wound care and/or other tissue healing applications and methods for making the same is described. The stabilized formulation stabilizes omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and is constituted of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in combination with tocopherol (Vitamin E), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), herb extract, and a fat-soluble antioxidant. Methods for making and using the stabilized formulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjonsson, Biljana Ilievska, Baldur Tumi Baldursson